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ITEM 8.e. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 4/7/2026 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Fire Department Prepared by: Dave Ott, Fire Chief Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5280 Email: dott@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving Resolution 2026-07, an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Scottsdale, for use of their training facility. Staff Summary (background) The City of Scottsdale has recently completed construction of a new regional fire training facility. To expand training opportunities available to Fountain Hills Fire Department personnel, staff has negotiated an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) that would authorize the Department to utilize the facility for fire and emergency medical services training. Use of the Scottsdale training facility would provide the Fountain Hills Fire Department with access to enhanced training resources, specialized instructional environments, and additional opportunities to train alongside regional public safety partners. The agreement would also support participation in regional fire academy training for newly hired personnel, helping to ensure consistent training standards and preparedness across agencies. Entering into this IGA would further the Town’s commitment to maintaining a highly trained and operationally ready fire department while strengthening regional collaboration and resource sharing. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle The IGA will allow for increased public safety through regional fire training with other fire departments in our area. Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends Approval of Resolution 2026-07, an IGA with the City of Scottsdale for use of their fire training facility. Suggested Motion Move to approve Resolution 2026-07, an IGA with the City of Scottsdale for the use of their fire training facility. FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: N/A Budget Reference: N/A Funding Source: Any associated training costs would come out of the Fire Department Training Budget. ATTACHMENTS 1. Res. 2026-07 Scottsdale IGA for use of training facility